jennifer commented on the word tignon
(also spelled and pronounced tiyon) is a series of headscarves or a large piece of material tied or wrapped around the head to form a kind of turban that resembles the West African gélé.
December 28, 2007
jennifer commented on the word lucullean
pertaining to Lucullus, ancient Roman consul noted for his elaborate banquets.
jennifer commented on the word sapristi
I think it's French. There are a lot of French words in "The Awakening."
December 27, 2007
jennifer commented on the word weazened
Thin; sharp; withered; wizened; as, a weazen face
December 26, 2007
It means something like “good heavens!�?, “by Jingo!�? or “deary me!�? in English. It’s a mild expletive.
jennifer commented on the word blagueur
joker
jennifer commented on the word crash
Coarse, heavy, narrow linen cloth, used esp. for towels.
jennifer commented on the word pension
Used as a synonym for boarding house.
December 25, 2007
jennifer commented on the word friandises
Translation from French: delicacies
jennifer commented on the word rockaway
A four-wheeled carriage with two seats and a standing top
jennifer commented on the word befurbelowed
To decorate with a ruffle or flounce.
Comments by jennifer
jennifer commented on the word tignon
(also spelled and pronounced tiyon) is a series of headscarves or a large piece of material tied or wrapped around the head to form a kind of turban that resembles the West African gélé.
December 28, 2007
jennifer commented on the word lucullean
pertaining to Lucullus, ancient Roman consul noted for his elaborate banquets.
December 28, 2007
jennifer commented on the word sapristi
I think it's French. There are a lot of French words in "The Awakening."
December 27, 2007
jennifer commented on the word weazened
Thin; sharp; withered; wizened; as, a weazen face
December 26, 2007
jennifer commented on the word sapristi
It means something like “good heavens!�?, “by Jingo!�? or “deary me!�? in English. It’s a mild expletive.
December 26, 2007
jennifer commented on the word blagueur
joker
December 26, 2007
jennifer commented on the word crash
Coarse, heavy, narrow linen cloth, used esp. for towels.
December 26, 2007
jennifer commented on the word pension
Used as a synonym for boarding house.
December 25, 2007
jennifer commented on the word friandises
Translation from French: delicacies
December 25, 2007
jennifer commented on the word rockaway
A four-wheeled carriage with two seats and a standing top
December 25, 2007
jennifer commented on the word befurbelowed
To decorate with a ruffle or flounce.
December 25, 2007